A heat wave is currently making NRW sweat. But already on Thursday night there is a risk of severe thunderstorms and heavy rain.
Cologne – A heat wave is currently bringing temperatures of up to 40 degrees to North Rhine-Westphalia. The temperature in Cologne reached up to 38 degrees on Tuesday (July 19, 2022). Temperatures are still high on Wednesday (July 20, 2022). But the first storms are already on the horizon. The German weather services publish advance information before heavy thunderstorms. Thunderstorms are possible, bringing heavy rain and gusts. So far, this is not an official severe weather warning.
24RHEIN shows where storms are threatening in NRW after the heat wave.
The first thunderstorms are possible in some areas as early as Wednesday evening. Thunderstorms can increase on Thursday night. (mlu)
